Richardson Quits Darrow In Haywood Defense
Denver attorney E F Richardson withdraws from the Haywood murder case defense and denounces Clarence Darrow as preaching socialism during the trial. He says he will not work with Darrow again and criticizes his methods as inappropriate for a legal case involving a man’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Daily News
Western Federation
E. F. Richardson
Denver
Steunenberg
Darrow
Haywood
Boise
Idaho
Edmund F. Richardson
Western Federation of Miners
Nugent
Clarence Darrow
Moyer and Pettibone
K. I. Perky
Richardson
Defense Committee
Pointblank
Moyer
Colorado
California
Howard
San Francisco
Harry Orchard
John Tf. Nugent
Woman Convicted of Cruelty to Animals in Wyoming
In Rock Springs on August 5, Mrs. J. F. Hodge was fined 10 dollars and costs in justice court for causing a horse to be driven to death. The charge was cruelty to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Wyo
Justice Court
Mra
J. F. Hodge
Woman Convicted of Cruelty Under Wyoming Law
Preferred by State Humane Agent H. D. Gough, Mrs. Hodge caused a 14 year old boy in her employ to overdrive a horse leading to its death. She is the second woman to be convicted of cruelty under the new Wyoming law.
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H. D. Gough
Arrest of Austin Tidd at Covington
Austin Tidd, guest at the Linton hotel in Cincinnati, was arrested on a felony warrant from Covington Kentucky after George Ellerhorst accused him of swindling $8,000 in a fake Smith Envelope company venture. Tidd and his wife pledged property to cover the bond, and he was bound over to the Kenton county grand jury with an $8,000 bond.
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Cincinnati
Austin Tidd
Linton Hotel
George Ellerhorst
Covington
Ellerhorst
Tidd
the Linton
Smith Envelope Company
Sixth
Madison Streets
W. J. Bryan
Kenton County Grand Jury
Strength buried in a ton of money
New York August 2 A Samson of strength but stricken H H Rogers head of Standard Oil and many other ventures lies sick in bed with oxygen used to support his heart Once a dynamic force in finance he now faces a fragile body and uncertain future despite vast wealth and influence
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New York
Samson
H. H. Rogers
Rogers
Standard
Wall Street
300 BIK TEETH WITH BONES OF CHIEFTAIN
Lewiston, Aug. 2. Matthew Utz, a Flatwiliow rancher, found near an old Indian chief remains a bundle of about 300 elk teeth attached to a ceremonial blanket. He plans to keep around two hundred for sale in the city, noting many teeth are well preserved and highly valuable.
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Lewiston
Matthew Utz
Flatwiliow
Carmack as Bryan’s Running Mate Sparks Tennessee Push
Tennessee party leaders launch a vice presidential boom for ex Senator Edward W. Carmack as running mate for William J. Bryan. They plan conferences in Washington and elsewhere and assume Bryan will be nominated for president.
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Washlington
D.C
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
William J. Bryan
Carmack
Bryan
Protest Denied Bear Lodge Retention Despite Irrigation Project
Forest Service informs Congressman Mondell that Bear Lodge National Forest will be retained. Belle Fourche irrigation project cited as sufficient reason for protection. Letter, dated July 9 1907, outlines area rainfall, stream flow, and agricultural settlement policy.
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Forest Department
Belle Fourche
Bear Lodge
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Washington
F. W. Mondeil
House of Representatives
Mondeil
National Forest
Wyoming
Riley
Bear Lodge Mountains
Beaver
Bear Lodge National Forest
Black Hills National Forest
Forest Administration
Hulett
Black Butte
Gifford Pinchot
Lloyd Harris of Hooper Noted in Fremont Item
Lloyd Harris aged 31 of Hooper is mentioned in Fremont, Nebraska, as part of an August report. Details remain fragmentary but indicate local news involving an individual named Harris.
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Fremont
Neb
Lloyd Harris
Hooper
Pals Reunite After Forty Two Years in Omaha
Henry Lock an expressman at the Union depot and John Taylor of Springfield Neb met in Omaha after forty two years. They shared Civil War ties as messmates in the 118th Illinois. Taylor was bound for a Carthage reunion while Lock stayed home due to family illness and rheumatic effects from long imprisonment.
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Omaha
Henry Lock
Union Depot
Mason Street
John Taylor
Springfield
Neb
118Th Illinois
Mr. Taylor
Lock
Taylor
Carthage
Omaha Mayor Dahlman Seeks Nebraska Governor Nomination
Omaha mayor Jim Dahlman announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor after a meeting with William J Bryan. He proposes a $10,000 annual salary to fund the governorate and vows a whirlwind campaign with Bryan, appealing to farmers.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Jim” Dahlman
Dahlman
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Lincoln
Activities Begin for Corn Palace in Mitchell South Dakota
Mitchell South Dakota reports the corn palace events start for September 24 to 28. Superintendent Smith of the agricultural department plans an exhibit from the irrigated region near Belle Fourche illustrating government land reclamation in the west. The committee hires John Philip Sousa and his band for music.
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Mitchell
Mitchells
Smith
Agricultural Department
Belle Fourche
John Philip Sousa
Pioneer of Sioux City Ends Life at River
Dave Hoffman, a 40 year Sioux City resident once a leading contractor and noted mathematician, jumped from the Josephine excursion boat into the river after leaving the Club saloon. Friends recall his early success, later decline from alcohol, and pension as a war veteran. He reportedly left a son and daughter in the area and others elsewhere. He originated a lightning calculator method capable of rapid brick counts for buildings.
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Sioux City
Dave Hoffman
Fourth
Pearl Streets
Pearl Street
Josephine
Hoffman
Clifton Hotel
Lyons Block
Wyoming Champion to Show Hawaiians
Eben C. Low a Nevada and Honolulu mining man plans to take Champion Angus McPhee to Honolulu for the frontier days world steer roping championship winner to attend a cowboy carnival in October. Clayton Danks, winner of the rough riding contest, may also accompany.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Eben C. Low
Nevada
Honolulu
Frontier Days
Angus McPhee
McPhee
Clayton Danks
Low
Eleventh Infantry to Stay in Cuba All Winter
Letters from Santiago Cuba say the Eleventh United States Infantry will remain on duty there through the 100 days after next Christmas. It will likely be ordered to Fort D A Russell thereafter. The Cuba duty is considered foreign service and the unit will not be sent to the Philippines.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Santiago
Cuba
United States Infantry
Fort
D. A. Russell
Philippines
Visit to Cheyenne: Hailstorm Destroys Glass and Injures Visitors
Cheyenne Wyoming August 5 a severe hailstorm battered the city causing widespread window damage as glaziers rush carload glass orders. Louisville Kentucky businessmen Arthur Pritchard W A Logan and Ira C Pritchard suffered scalp wounds and bruises after being struck by hail while driving in the countryside. Their team bolted, throwing them to the ground. The storm spared the dry farming belt and its crops.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Arthur Pritchard
W. A. Logan
Ira C. Pritchard
Louisville
Rapid City Prepares Celebration for New Rail Lines
The Business Men's club of Rapid City plans a major celebration to mark the completion of two new Black Hills rail lines. Rail passenger service is expected around August 15 with events September 2 to 4. Notable state and national figures will attend as the club promotes better railroad public relations and mutual goodwill with the public. A fair, inclusive program aims to balance railroad interests and regulatory voices, with a five-member committee leading preparations for a large gathering.
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Business Men's Club of
Rapid City
Black Hills
Costly Haywood trial audits reveal nine thousand left
Idaho state board reports only 9000 of 104000 appropriated remains unspent for the Haywood trial. Total paid includes 34000 so far, with 4600 in bills awaiting passage and 6000 more to be filed. Hawley’s fee listed at 20000, Borah paid 5000, Pinkerton expenses total 20859.71, witness costs from other states run high.
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Boise
Idaho
State Board of Examiners
Pettibone i
Hawley
James H. Hawley
Colorado
Senator Borah
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
James McParland
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Attorney Darrow
Boom Carmack
Mondell
Black Buttes
Harris
Invalid
B. S. Bunch
Blacksmith
Hulett, Wyo
Eleventh Infantry
Rapid City Business Men's Club
Moyer and
Pettibone
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